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LY57 MKJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,057 mi
Last recorded54,057 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 MKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,057 miles

Nearside Front track rod end not splitpinned

Offside Front track rod end not splitpinned

Fail 28 Oct 2016 54,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front track rod end not splitpinned

Offside Front track rod end not splitpinned

Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,870 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 37,016 miles

brake disc wear

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cut not showing canvas

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2014 37,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cut not showing canvas

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 24,100 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,982 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 17,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight leak from clutch pipe

Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,414 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,470 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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LY57 MKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY57 MKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY57 MKJ registered?

LY57 MKJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is LY57 MKJ safe to buy?

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